In the past, we created a post titled Small Talk in English. This has become one of our most popular posts, so we decided to make a Small Talk in English, Part 2! This…
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Are you moving to the USA? You probably have a lot of questions about how to prepare. After 20 years of helping international students learn English and attend university, we have compiled some useful…
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Holiday songs are a great way to learn a fun part of American culture, but they’re also a great way to improve your English! Many holiday songs have phrasal verbs, which can be a…
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The holidays are a time for getting together with friends and family and eating delicious foods. In the USA, there are many drinks, dishes, and desserts that are popular during the holiday season. Some…
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One of the best ways to get in the holiday spirit is to watch some holiday movies. These movies are also a great way to learn about U.S. culture and holiday traditions! How many…
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American Culture IEC Activities IEC Teachers and StaffIEC@DVC Hosts a U.S. Midterm Elections Workshop for Students
IEC@DVC teachers Suzanne and Anrisa held an enlightening lunch workshop about voting in the USA. Students were treated to free pizza and learned all about why the upcoming midterm elections are so important. Some…
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Every country has its stereotypes. What are stereotypes? They are fixed (and simplified) images of a person, culture, or thing. Stereotypes can be negative or positive; either way, they can often lead to misconceptions.…
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American Culture Idioms, Expressions, VocabularyDoggos and Floofs: How the Internet Changes English
Languages change and evolve. Think about the words in your native language that are considered “old fashioned,” or some trendy slang words that only teenagers use. With the internet, languages seem to change faster…
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American Culture DVC University TransfersSemester System vs. Quarter System in California Universities
California universities use either the quarter system or the semester system. Do you know what the differences are between the two? Learn more here. Semester System vs. Quarter System in California Universities Overview The…
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San Francisco is a cultural center for food, the arts, the movies, and poetry, so it is no surprise that it is also the birthplace of many famous bands. How many of these famous…